Description
Orange Crowntail Betta Male (From Thailand)
(Betta splendens – Crowntail Line)
📌 Basic Info
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Scientific Name: Betta splendens (Crowntail)
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Common Name: Orange Crowntail Betta Male
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Size: ~2.5 – 3 inches (6 – 7.5 cm)
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Lifespan: 3 – 5 years (with proper care)
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Tank Zone: Surface to mid-level
🌊 Water Parameters
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TDS: 100 – 200 ppm
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pH: 6.0 – 7.2
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Temperature: 25°C – 28°C (77°F – 82°F)
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Water Type: Freshwater (soft, stable conditions)
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Hardness: GH 3–6, KH 2–4
✨ Characteristics
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Originated from Thailand, selectively bred under the Crowntail Betta line.
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Features a vivid orange body and fins, with spiky fringed fins characteristic of crowntails.
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Fins flare beautifully, creating the classic “crown” appearance.
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Active, aggressive, and highly territorial – typical male betta behavior.
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Labyrinth fish – can breathe air directly from the water surface.
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Popular as a show-quality ornamental fish for collectors.
🍽 Food
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Type: Carnivorous (micro-predator)
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Diet: High-quality betta pellets, frozen/freeze-dried bloodworms, brine shrimp, daphnia, mosquito larvae.
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Feeding Frequency: 1–2 times daily, in small portions.
🛠 Maintenance
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Weekly water changes: 20–30% to maintain vibrant color and healthy fins.
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Gentle filtration – avoid strong currents to prevent stress and fin damage.
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Provide resting areas with plants, driftwood, or betta hammocks.
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Heater required to maintain stable tropical water temperature.
🤝 Social Behavior
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Minimum Group Size: Single (males are aggressive and territorial).
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Tank Mates: Peaceful species like rasboras, corydoras, kuhli loaches, shrimps (with caution), and snails.
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Avoid: Other male bettas, aggressive, or fin-nipping fish.
✅ Do’s
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Keep in a minimum 10–15L tank (larger preferred).
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Maintain warm, stable water parameters.
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Feed a protein-rich, varied diet for best color and fin development.
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Use soft lighting to enhance orange coloration and crown appearance.
❌ Don’ts
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Don’t house multiple males together.
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Don’t neglect water maintenance – dirty water dulls color and damages fins.
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Don’t overfeed – bettas are prone to bloating.
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Don’t keep with aggressive or fin-nipping species.
⚡ Quick Tips
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A striking Thai Crowntail Betta variety known for its vivid orange spiky fins.
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Excellent as a solo centerpiece fish in nano or medium aquariums.
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Flairs dramatically, making it ideal for display or competitions.
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Perfect for hobbyists seeking eye-catching crowntail bettas.
